Share thinking and initiatives - Discussion on points raised in presentation and...
Questions/ Prompts
Breaking down age related levels for learning - rather have communities of learners that are pivotal around a project, theme or topic rather than classifying learners on the basis of the age demographic.
Not eLearning as an either or, but seamless/permeable transition between online/offline -the technology is seamlessly integrated (i.e. technology is not seen). Ultimately remove the "e" from eLearning so that we again simply focus on learning.
Breaking down the walls of institutional thought to allow focus on educational activities and outcomes.
Revisit how learners are funded.
Ways in which the VLNC can have an advocacy role within the developing N4L.
Outcomes of the Meeting 1 August: At the request of the Hon Nikki Kaye the VLNC Council are invited to present a paper to the reference group to ensure the discussions across the community are represented
Proposed Strategy - the VLNC council will present a paper to the reference group for consideration, - the VLNC council will investigate the needs of the community it represents - a request will be made for contributions at the August VLNC monthly meeting to contribute to the document being developed into a paper for presenting to the September meeting of the reference group (actioned) - members of the VLNC will discuss with their community to define local emphasis and regional needs (underway) - feedback from the communities will inform the development of a collaborative document (to be presented back to the community at the September meeting) - the paper is presented at the reference group meeting ~ second week of September (Robin date?)
Questions/ Prompts
Outcomes of the Meeting 1 August:
At the request of the Hon Nikki Kaye the VLNC Council are invited to present a paper to the reference group to ensure the discussions across the community are represented
Proposed Strategy - the VLNC council will present a paper to the reference group for consideration,
- the VLNC council will investigate the needs of the community it represents
- a request will be made for contributions at the August VLNC monthly meeting to contribute to the document being developed into a paper for presenting to the September meeting of the reference group (actioned)
- members of the VLNC will discuss with their community to define local emphasis and regional needs (underway)
- feedback from the communities will inform the development of a collaborative document (to be presented back to the community at the September meeting)
- the paper is presented at the reference group meeting ~ second week of September (Robin date?)
Also shared:
A reminder of the 21C Inquiry on Education and Science
Press release
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/about/media/00SCES_MediaRelease20121219_1/education-and-science-committee-reports-on-inquiry-into
Direct link to file here:
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/documents/reports/50DBSCH_SCR5695_1/inquiry-into-21st-century-learning-environments-and-digital